Tonsillectomy: Tips on Pain Relief, Eating and Recovery after surgery

[@ryleeortega3765]

I am on post op day 7 and lemme tell you, this has to be the most painful surgery I’ve ever experienced. Today I’m finally feeling a little better but the pain still feels like it’s never ending!

[@shaikchotisultana8326]

Im also feels like this.....today my 9th day still its hurts me.....

[@ryleeortega3765]

@@shaikchotisultana8326 yeah my throat wasn’t completely healed for a whole month, it feels and looks so much better but I feel like there is still some things u can’t do. For example I can’t drink a lot of cold water at once because my throat is sensitive, when I yawn its still alittle soar, etc.

[@joelsutton6707]

@@shaikchotisultana8326 i’m only on day 6… ow

[@crazyphase0921]

@@joelsutton6707 im on day 2 🥲

[@the_hollow_goblin7975]

Got my tonsils and adenoids removed.. going on the 6th day now! And honestly the pain is about the same as when my tonsils would flare up, constantly get infected, and the constant tonsillitis. It hurts but if your tonsils have caused problems for you too, it's going to be so much worth it in the long run!!! Here's some tips I wish I knew for my post operative "fun" times for others based upon my experience: Keeping a constant ice pack on your neck soothes! I have found that those gel eye masks work wonderfully frozen strapped around my neck. It keeps the compression and stays cold for a long time. Usually I would wake up in the middle of the night right when I started to hurt and it was convenient for me to take my meds and hydrate again. Some people get sleep during this and can't wake up so make sure to set an alarm periodically through the night to make sure your throat stays hydrated and happy. Personally, warm foods eased the inside of my throat better than cold like ramen, chicken noodle soup, mashed potatoes... The first nights WILL be rough y'all. You will probably have congestion out the WAZOO. I suggest keeping on nasal clearing strips on your nose and being around your humidifier religiously. And please... If you blow your nose don't force anything. The swelling will make your nose clog up with more than just mucus and you don't want to rip anything open with the forceful air blowing up your throat. I know it sucks to mouth breathe but expect mouth breathing to be the only way you can sleep for a few days :(( Always keep your head and upper back propped up with a pillow until the congestion completely goes away. Not only have I slept better this way, but it helps the mucus in my throat and chest drain properly so I'm not waking up in the middle of the night hacking up mucus(try not to do at all it could damage things that are healing) Sometimes your back will start to hurt from basically sitting up to sleep(which is what I did and still am doing) but sitting propped up does help You will feel like you have a cold sometimes and it's hard to not cough mucus up. Vicks vapor rub has helped me so much rubbing it on my chest due to waking up in hurtful coughing fits. Speaking of hurt, you probably won't be able to talk normally for a week or more. I was able to talk the day of surgery after it but I was too cocky because I was tripping the whole day lol. Prepare to text people to talk or use a text to speech app, they're free. Not the best, but it helps a bunch being able to communicate especially if you have someone to help take care of you. Prepare to have some nausea after surgery whether it's from coming off the anesthesia or you get sick from mucus.. Hopefully they'll prescribe you nausea meds while recovering as well. There will be times you dry heave and it will hurt but try your best to not loudly gag causing a possible wound to reopen. You may feel too tired to take a shower but vicks VapoShower tablets or just Vicks vapor rub on a wash rag in the floor of a hot shower help so much Numbing throat lozenges help as well! Like this guy said, staying hydrated is the most important thing!!! I know it hurts to swallow but it'll hurt worse with dry cracking in the throat, trust me. The pain will subside some days and other days it might flare up. Just keep on truckin and know you'll be back to eating normal food again without those pesky tonsils :))

[@datwhitq50tx53]

Thanks , really helpful 🤝

[@nickmartinelli3752]

Hey, is the pain comparable to your worst tonsilitis experience? Worse? Not as bad?

[@1LocWonder]

Thanks!

[@instantaneouslife903]

Thanks for sharing in such details

[@aat_001]

Omg, currently, in the hospital, been 10 hrs since the surgery, pain is so much I regret getting the surgery, but I know it'll be worth it in the end, pepsi, coke, ice cream and holy, so many things just waiting for me, it feels like needles are poking the inner side of my throat everytime I swallow, but this really cheered me up, can you tell me your condition now so I will be motivated to, y'know, survive. Thank you, so, so much.

[@GamingMetEenBanaan]

For the people getting this surgery soon. I'm at day 2 now, and it's really not that bad for me, i see on the internet that second day is extreme pain but this is fine, only when swallowing it hurts a bit, but it is doable. stay in there, and don't be scared, you will be oke :)

[@GamingMetEenBanaan]

After a few weeks i can say that the recovery was very doable, not much pain etc etc. Just take medicine in time, that's all :)

[@AngelGarcia-yr1nz]

@@GamingMetEenBanaan thank you

[@TharkiChachaa]

I am at day 5 ..,I suffered much from day 3 first 2 days was not that bad for me also but from day 3 even drinking water is hard man

[@ranjanashukla3046]

@@GamingMetEenBanaan how old are you if I may ask.. I’m planning too for surgery soon.. need some motivation.. I’m 43

[@Vanix0609]

In all honesty, as long as you can wake yourself up at night to take medicine you're fine. I couldn't wake myself up so I woke up in tremendous pain. Especially day 5. Some days I had to try really hard to take my medicine in the morning. Sleep elevated. When I got mine out sleeping flat on my bed hurt my throat. Sleeping in a recliner was perfect for me. Cheetos puffcorn is a life saver. Screw Popsicles or jello. Puffcorn disintegrates and goes right down your throat with no problems. It actually feels soothing when it goes down. DRINK WATER. I didnt drink enough water. Gonna be honest. If you drink enough water you should have an even easier time than I did. Warm water was better than cold water for me. Cold water hurt my throat NO DAIRY

[@1LocWonder]

Thank you! I’m 35 & I’ve heard horror stories

[@Hennaxnina]

So true literally !! I healed fast and promethezine did not work for me nor did icecream but popsicles are great and ngl ibruprpfen helps so much starting the 5th day cos that nasty white shit and the scabs falling makes u wanna throw the hell up so mostly gargle your mouth with warm salt water even after you heal for extra couple days and your pain will start decreasing fast I healed super quick people were surprised I was feeling ok after three days then it started hurts when the white scabs start peeling . I didn’t bleed once . ❤

[@jonchris94]

On Day 5, man I am STARVING 😭

[@mono1393]

I miss all types of fooddd 😭😭😭

[@hairbyemiiilyrose]

Meeeee

[@j.burdick6858]

Thanks Doctor, Going in for my tonsillectomy in the morning. Your informative video here was very helpful for my questions about the recovery. Thank you again.

[@lukegiles6753]

How was your surgery and recovery? I’m going in for mine in the morning😬

[@ranjanashukla3046]

@@lukegiles6753 how was your surgery? I’m planning mine too

[@adinashaina9977]

Wish that information was written so I could see it. I need that for my brain to organize the information. Ya might wanna mention that being upright increases the stress to the head so lie down for 3 weeks to avoid pain, dizziness and muscular strain to your neck.

[@oceanark77]

I've had a spleenectomy, appendectomy, gallbladder removed, & the tail end of my pancreas removed. I'm on day 8 of this tonsillectomy and NEVER IN MY LIFE HAVE I FELT THIS TYPE OF PAIN! I have chronic pancreatitis & if u know anything about a pancreas attack you know it is debilitating. This tonsillectomy pain is beyond a inhumane feeling if u could think of what that could feel like, FREAKING AWFUL! I'm 34 almost 35yrs old and I've never in my life not wanted to exist in life b4!!!! It's 2021, how in God name is there not a better remedy for this procedure let alone the pain control for afterwards.

[@joochanness_golcha3314]

did u take pain meds?

[@Ymiraku]

going through it right now, its fucking hell

[@blondebokkie1]

Finally someone that has the exact excruciating pain as me. Swollowing my spit felt like I was Swollowing glass. I'm on day 7 and when the scabs comes off I get a burning stabbing pain in my throat and ear and it is EXCRUCIATING! For me personally, this operation was not worth the issues I had with my tonsils in. The recovery is unbearable. I also said to my husband a few times that I can't do this anymore. I can't stay on top op my meds because there are times when the pain is so bad that I literally can't swollow my spit. This has been hell for me!

[@1LocWonder]

Thanks. Some of the videos are SCARY! Yours isn’t,& I appreciate that!

[@tooturntjraw7254]

on day 1 myself! aloe water is too fire🤩... get a smoothie or fluids in your stomach immediately post-op!!! and take those damn drugs, unless you are against it... i’ve had open heart surgery twice.. very high pain tolerance and that shit still made me tear up until i got the oxy in me! good luck everyone we got this 💪🏽

[@thelethalones]

Im on day 5. I crave death

[@mjto_mojt]

I’ve been dealing with tonsil stones throughout my life, and they’ve been becoming more frequent... a tonsillectomy sounds more and more ideal...

[@sandyyyyyvv]

if you do think of getting the tonsillectomy the recovery sucks. I’m in recovery rn and it’s the absolute worst😭

[@joochanness_golcha3314]

go for it.. its painful but worth it..

[@dbp192000]

had the same problem and just got my tonsillectomy last week. The recovery isn't fun, but just some temporary pain for permanent freedom from the halitosis!

[@lurk1066]

You’re gonna have bad breath for a bit after the surgery too, so don’t expect it to be perfect right after lol

[@sle2979]

That's exactly what i want to do it for. Did you end up getting it?

[@guianathalie6307]

Day 4 post op, feels like I had the best surgeon! Recovery and pain isn’t so bad 💜💜💜.

[@drequanjoyner6501]

Same I’m on day 4 pain ain’t even that bad.

[@joochanness_golcha3314]

mine to 👍🏻..i stop crying from day 2.. 👀.. except some blood clot vomit/spit.. it was scary..

[@icedolan1263]

@@drequanjoyner6501 me to! Well I'm late lol but it's not as bad as day 2 and 3.

[@cheyennebarber4337]

@@icedolan1263 I’m so scared i may hve to get this surgery soon

[@icedolan1263]

@@cheyennebarber4337 oh if you do it's worth it! Trust me!

[@jusephpls]

I was struggling with eating and drinking water during my recovery.. lost like 40 pounds when I was 10. After about 2-3 months of not eating cause of the pain I had in my throat. But then one day I had my first vitamin water.. YOOOO it saved my life.. I just helped my throat so much. I would drink it so much and right after I drink like 2 bottles I ate actual food for the first time in awhile. HIGHLY RECOMMEND VITAMIN WATER.

[@amirnizam4946]

Imma get one right away bud. If it works I’ll be back

[@ybjaybandz]

@@amirnizam4946 guessin it didn’t work?

[@amirnizam4946]

@@ybjaybandz mate, just got yourself an air purifier. All good after that

[@ybjaybandz]

@@amirnizam4946 thank you man got one hoping to heal soon day 9 for me

[@freeeeeemo8002]

@@ybjaybandz Yoo.. Im on day 4, and in 9 days my class has a little school trip, do you think I'm ready? How are you know?:))

[@NotEnoughAttention]

Had a midterm yesterday, tonsillectomy today and another midterm the day after tomorrow. Gotta be on my best behavior 😁 thanks for the info

[@ranjanashukla3046]

Wot is midterm ???

[@emma89695]

Currently on Day 8. I got discharged on Day 4, it wasn't super painful, just felt slight pain and uncomfortable when swallowing something. However, after got home, there's no more medication through IV drip, so I gotta consume all and that's when the prob occur. I have Gastric and the meds are probably too strong for my stomach, and not being able to take heavy food makes my gastric worse. I've been only taking porridge back home, jelly and ice cream. Finally Day 7, bout 2am, I had heartburn and gassy stomach. Tried to sleep, but woke up at 6am and vomited. The area started bleeding but it wasn't serious. Got admitted again and the bleeding has stopped on Day 7 (noon), and now I feel much better. I could talk a little bit, my throat still swelling and still feel pain once in a while, especially before the time to take the painkiller. I'm tired of porridge though. I'm afraid the stomach prob will happen again once I got home.. speedy recovery everyone!! 🙏🏻

[@randuladeshan2390]

Thank you Spector I just had my surgery on last Monday regarding from Sri Lanka 🇱🇰

[@vyloznik]

I’m about to go to sleep at the end of day 4. So far yes, it hurts, but honestly only when you swallow or talk. So I haven’t been talking lol. I sip on ice water alllllllll day long because it helps so much. The only pain meds I have are Tylenol and Motrin which I alternate every three hours and they do a good job. Eating is honestly the hardest part because I know I need nourishment to heal, but eeeeeverything hurts. I got through a can of cold precooked ravioli on day 3 but it took me an hour. Went out and bought baby food today and it actually tastes pretty good lmao. Sticking to baby food and non dairy ice cream from here on out. But for real! So far not NEARLY as bad as other people have said. And after all these things gave me sepsis and tried to kill me lol. They had to go!

[@marcoanddave7765]

I wake up wishing that i never got them remvoed the pain hurtss so bad

[@icedolan1263]

Sameee I'm on my 4th day and its the worst!!! Ugh I regret this decision soooo much😔

[@vedihakopian34]

@@icedolan1263 mine is tomorrow 😳😤

[@icedolan1263]

@@vedihakopian34 ohhh my god good luck! You've got this! Stay hydrated and take those meds!

[@vedihakopian34]

@@icedolan1263 hey day 3 now little better but when did it get fully better for you?

[@icedolan1263]

@@vedihakopian34 8 days :)

[@hotfries3718]

I’ve had a hemorrhoidectomy... I’m going to compare the two pains lol. I remember the nurse being shocked that I was surviving the pain with only Advil and no narcotics. Honestly, the pain reminded me of my period pain. It was still painful but I was familiar with that kind of pain. Let’s see if I can handle this pain!

[@hotfries3718]

@Abi HT I know it’s hard to believe but my experience wasn’t bad. I didn’t take the narcotics and took Tylenol and/or Ibuprofen instead. It hurt to swallow anything but I didn’t suffer the hell others have described 🤔. The only two days that it did hurt felt like a bad sore throat. Not to sound like I’m better than anyone, btw lol. I bought a humidifier just for this surgery and I feel that helped a lot.

[@iamterrell1689]

@@hotfries3718 hope I have that experience

[@hotfries3718]

@@iamterrell1689 Good luck! Let me know how it goes! 🙏

[@khansaib2046]

Today is my first day after surgery. And i feel better not feeling very pain as mentioned above

[@ajinkyas71096]

I had tonsillectomy yesterday and boy oh boy. The pain I'm going through is horrible

[@TharkiChachaa]

Bhai meri bhi fati padi h day 5 h tere ko kb araam hua??

[@ajinkyas71096]

@@TharkiChachaa 7 8 din mai

[@TharkiChachaa]

@@ajinkyas71096 bhai hmko scab feel hota h gadta hua thora thora tonsil ki jagah pe dar lgta h bleeding na shuru Ho jaaye

[@RaviKumar-lt3ry]

I am at day 7. Pain was moderate for me for couple of days. but i am suffering from mouth ulcers now . Its heart me more than surgery .

[@bikramsingh5715]

When Can alcohol be taken,

[@TharkiChachaa]

Desi aadmi desi sawaal 🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂

[@yazanzakout8617]

This is so helpful I’m so happy I’m liking. subscribing

[@cdstantondarby]

Just had surgery for my Tonsillectomy August 16th 1pm. And Ooooooh boyyyy it's the most excruciating pain. I've ever felt.😢 It hurts wrost than giving brith😢 The pain so freaking bad it wakes me up through the night ,during the a.m hrs my God strength was being tested😢😢its still challenging i cried am crying like a baby😢If i had to do it again i wouldn't. You would've thought after eight days afterwards i could get food down nope .😮My weight has dropped 15 pounds i have to go shopping for sizes smaller in clothing 🙌😢 Nothing soothing the pain for this procedure 😱😱😢you cant cough,clear your throat, yawn,lay comfortably on your side or back, forget about it😢😭😭 tounge swollen like it was in a meat grinder on both sides feels like it was set on fire😓😫 I also just been surviving off of Popcycles it helps but the cold from it hurts just as much because of the cold and my tongue being so swollen 😡The pressure in my head both temples wrost then being on a plan landing 😢☠️😢When i had researched a natural remedy to help get thorough it said (Honey) I'm praying because nothing had prepared the ride that i was in store for afterwards. I'm living it now 8/16/2024 i wish for anyone going through prayers strength & blessings. My doctor said i wouldn't like him afterwards, he wasn't lying 🥺😢

[@baileysierra]

I’m almost through day 3 and I can honestly say I wouldn’t of had the surgery done if I realized how painful it would be after

[@baileysierra]

ahri. I’m approaching day 7 but day 6 was god awful I couldn’t talk or hardly drink water. I hope it’s better for you!!

[@KK-py8dd]

same omg 😭😭

[@baileysierra]

@Abi HT it was all pretty bad I would’ve paid to be in a coma for that week tbh

[@michellejones8144]

@@baileysierra😮😅😅😂😂😂😂😂

[@damiencale]

I am on post-op day 23. Pain is pretty much gone except when I yawn. I just feel like I’m still swollen and also I cannot drink liquids like I used to (like drinking water fast like most people do). Also, sometimes I have difficulties enunciating certain words. When does the swelling usually subside? I am 39 and I had a T&A, second time having my adenoids removed.

[@mazzafyza918]

mine 11/7/2020.. so scared.. thankz for info doc..

[@nianeem9611]

Got mine 11/3/2020.

[@nianeem9611]

Hope your doing well

[@mazzafyza918]

@@nianeem9611 yea im recovery well.. thank god.. that past now..

[@tiffanydavis8324]

Just had mine done yesterday. In so much pain right now

[@chukwukaokoh4374]

So sorry

[@bryanvinodh9500]

Only issue I have with all these post op videos is that no one mentions it can take a lot longer to recover.. Im still scared to eat breads after 2 weeks. The pain was still bad in the 2nd and 3rd week. only now is it a lot more manageable. I cant imagine people actually recovering in 5-7 days.

[@Seth_p1]

day 5 rn Yea in pain but def stay on medicine. And you will be fine

[@emmaslife4037]

I’m on day 8 and i feel so good. On day 4 i woke up at 4am with blood in my mouth and i spat up a lot of blood, that day I swallowed my scab as the blood made it curl into a ball and get stuck in the area my tonsils where. After my scabs came of, i still felt unwell but the ear pain was the worst after that. I feel good, I don’t have the ear pain or swallowing pain anymore and I’m eating again, not a lot as i still feel unhungry and not wanting to eat. For everyone getting them out the first 2 days are ok, then it gets worse to day 5 and after that you should be ok [well i was] just keep on top on pain relief, i was taking 5ml morphine every 4 hours and now I’m happy because I’m not in pain. Stay on top of pain relief and you’ll recover quicker and better!

[@styroez3128]

Im 1 week in and my throat hurts when i swallow but im pretty sure thats all normal just trying my best to stay strong

[@eschelar]

I have completely lost my ability to swallow. At say 6 post op. Swallowing is both extremely painful and causes a gag reflex. Trying a wide variety of foods, icing the outside, temperature normalization, salty food preferred. Nothing seems to work. Mine was peritonsillar abscess so recovery is a bit slower.

[@qweenliia1201]

Just got mine done Friday and wheeew the pain 🥺💔

[@puertoricanprince5322]

I got mines Tuesday and lawddd I hate it 🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️

[@TheKodakChris]

😭😭 I get mine done Thursday. Any tips?

[@qweenliia1201]

@@TheKodakChris drink cold water and yo breath gone make yo stomach turn so u might wanna brush yo teeth alot and you might cough up blood cause I did but it’s rare

[@bigroddg]

I got mines out 2 days ago omg dis shii ain’t it

[@qweenliia1201]

@@bigroddg fr !!

[@Sona77.]

Thank you for this informational video. You are seriously so handsome...lol

[@DoctorSina]

LOL! Thanks!

[@mrsstrawberryluv1]

Yes he is 😍

[@carolzerucha7429]

To keep up nutrition, drink high protein Ensure with every meal or as a meal substitute if too tired and not hungry. I wish it had been available for when I got my tonsils out at 18, when I lost a lot of weight, but it was excellent when I got my wisdom teeth out a few years later. The “ice cream and ginger ale routine SUCKS! Maybe it works for little kids, but it causes hell for adults. I hope the procedure is different now, but in the day my jaw was wrenched open and I could barely open my mouth for three weeks! It took a couple days to get one finger in and several weeks to get enough movement to eat and talk normally. Good luck everyone!

[@bricktea3645]

I have inflammation in my nose because of allergy (dust) but I also feel dizzy and feel like I can't breath deeply. Nothing works!

[@DoctorSina]

Sorry to hear that... try some simple dust mite control measures.... wash your bed sheets at very hot temperatures and also keep the humidity below 50% in the bedroom

[@bricktea3645]

@@DoctorSina is it possible that I damaged my soft palate? After tonsil surgery and I also scratched my soft palate due to itching my soft palate feels a little bit stretched and I used to have a deep voice but now my voice crack all the time and it's nasaly. Also my soft palate is very prone to infection,it hurts if i speak for a while. I constantly have to gargle medicinal mouth wash for infection

[@buttercup32376]

One of the worst pains!! Pain meds even when keeping up with don’t seem to be working and excruciating headaches. I’m on day 3 and I just want to curl into a ball and die.

[@dheerajp5115]

Same situation on day 5 bro🥺

[@dheerajp5115]

@@Ava-mb8vq Since day 7 I started to feel a bit better, now at day 9, the pain is almost null and I am having all types of food now except for the spicy one.

[@Ava-mb8vq]

@@dheerajp5115 thank u

[@mrsstrawberryluv1]

Hello Doctor thanks for the video why I'm I so nervous about my surgery coming up soon next week I guess cause I have copd will I be able to breathe ok what if I have attack in my sleep will they know it I'm so afraid of not waking up will I be able to use my inhaler and nabulizer medicine but I've ask all my prayer warrior to pray for me any tip to help this fear

[@TheRealishPowers]

I’m on day 3 and the pain is fucking horrendous

[@destaneemoss46]

Try hell of popsicles and ice cream

[@icedolan1263]

@@destaneemoss46 ik this is 2 months late but I've tried those and it's making the pain to swallow SO BAD any tips to help swallowing pain?

[@tooturntjraw7254]

@@icedolan1263 throat numbing spray, and unless you have bleeding issues ibuprofen. get some aloe water too and drink it in slushy form if u can. on day 4 rn and today was the worst woke up w an ear ache and sharper pain than previous days but did my routine and im good now.

[@tooturntjraw7254]

@@icedolan1263 i’d stay away from dairy too making it hard to breathe with flem... swelling will never fully go away until you’re over the hump.

[@icedolan1263]

@@tooturntjraw7254 where can I get aloe water?

[@nanimatney522]

I got my adenoids out and my tonsils and it’s day 7 it hurts to drink water and swallow and anytime I swallow I feel like I’m swilling pisces of my throat and when I go to bed I can’t cause the pian

[@siranushgasparyan1215]

Thanks Dr for this information that we all need to know about. my daughter is 4.5 and had adenoids and tonsils removed. It's been 5 th day she has't eaten anything. only drunk water. And on the 5 th day she refused taking pain medication eventhough it's still hurting. But that's a good sign. and besides she feels so week that wanna sleep all the time. but still keep drinking water. now my question to you Dr. Is sleeping a good sign for recovering? eventhough doesn't wanna drink or eat anything other than a water and would she be better on the 6,7 th day?

[@guiomargomez952]

Just a question, hearing this nerve that connects from the tonsil to the ear... Being to the consultant...cant explain why I experience this fizzle pain in my ears from time to time from the gland underneath my ear to ear?. No response apart yo say not connected. Having 1 tonsil out soon with a cyst, Wonder if this pain is connected to tonsil to eat, have the other tonsil out???...

[@IshaniMitra1996]

Ending Day 4 today, pain seems to be very similar to having tonsilitis. Had the narcotic today because the tylenols felt like they weren't doing anything! hoping it gets better. As a foodie, eating sugar for every meal feels like torture. Can't really swallow grainy foods so both apple sauce and mashed potatoes were a fail for me. The alarms through the night is key!

[@ranjanashukla3046]

Hi iIshani, how long did it tk to heal ? I’m planning too but scared of recovery part.. I hv tonsil stones for past 2 years

[@IshaniMitra1996]

@@ranjanashukla3046 Hi Ranjana, you can watch the video on my channel about my experience! :)

[@dunyajemaa]

Hi! I had my tonsils out about 5 days ago. Today I noticed that i have some holes in my scabs, not small ones, like big ones. They don’t hurt, nothing gets stuck and they’re not bleeding whatsoever. I think it’s because i tried to eat soft meat on day 3. I didn’t swallow the meat tho, I would only chew all i could and spit out what i couldn’t swallow. I don’t know if that’s the reason because my scabs are now looking quite darker and I’m concerned. Do you think this is something I should be concerned about or something I should call my doctor for?

[@DoctorSina]

You are likely okay... If there is bleeding then I would definitely go get it checked.

[@maniok1977]

I did mine yesterday. Horrible pain. I forgot about citrus and had some lime in my soup! OMG! I am going to be more cautious from now. Just like spicy foods, citrus is a very bad idea too.😫

[@weakataglance]

My ENT accidentally cauterized through the anterior pillar of Fauces, leading to the superior sectioning of my palatoglossus on my left side. Now it is 10 days after surgery, and that is the only part that really hurts still. The ENT thought it was no big deal, but did not offer any solutions, surgical or otherwise. Thoughts?

[@tonyescobar4501]

I was in a car accident and I was burned feet legs and hands. The pain was so bad they put me in a coma. Later I died from the Vax and I received heart surgery. I endured pain for years. None of that compares to this operation.

[@miaisabelladaniels8393]

If you stick to cold drinks you’ll be fine, but the mucous is what’s getting me. There’s so much in my throat just stuck there.

[@jmartinez7879]

Day one and I can’t swallow wish I could buy a few iv bags and iv starter kits. To much money to go to the er to get a iv just to hydrate

[@grace-bp9zv]

im on day 5 and it really isn’t too horrible. honestly i had strep that hurt more than this. yesterday was definitely the worst day for me (extra bad bc it was christmas) im just wondering how you know when the scabs start falling off?

[@yacoubhijazeen9934]

On my 9th day tomorrow. Still cant eat anything 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@saturn7739]

@@yacoubhijazeen9934 on day 6 just took meds waiting for them to kick in for some reason when I go to bed and wake up my throat is sooo bad I really thought thing would go more smooth for me I was wrong on day 3 I was like I feel pretty good then day 4 struck and it hit me like a ton of bricks can’t wait for this to be over

[@yacoubhijazeen9934]

@@saturn7739 day 11 now and still cant drink water. Good luck 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@1LocWonder]

@Abi HT thanks for answering the actual question, I wanted to know 😂

[@TheItalianStallion13]

Do I still use my CPap for sleeping after surgery or should I wait till fully healed?

[@henryho6468]

Upto my day 10 post op and OMFG.... Everything says abt the pain from the internet cannot match the actual pain and discomfort that brings to you during recovery process. I think patient need to be a lot more mentally prepare and informed that the wound is going to be raw and very very sore for every second for 1 to 2 wks. The outcome of the surgery is good. No more cpap. I lost about 10kg in 10 days which my wife likes it. But gosh, the post op just so painful even with all pain medication on the clock.

[@chukwukaokoh4374]

3 days after surgery but the pains are still severe, the worst I have felt.

[@Farlove-cj7gs]

Am currently on day 5 post surgery, worst experience ever, i regret having my tonsils removed. The pain is unbearable. Day of the surgery: almost okay, mild pain. Day 1-5 post surgery: MISERY 😭 On day 2 i threw up 3 times at night and was getting extreme palpitations. I can’t eat any food without crying, am having only liquids. Can’t sleep, every 4 hours have to take painkillers. Normally i have good pain tolerance but this one took over me. Can’t wait for it to end.

[@avahubert7450]

just got the surgery today. in tears already, haven’t aten anything or drank anything. i don’t know what i’m gonna do the next days. good luck and get well soon!

[@187_-_ViRus]

Im on day 7 and fuck this 😭😭 When I'm done and over in gonna eat like shit! I want subway for dinner and a big ass cereal bowl for breakfast 😤

[@187_-_ViRus]

@@avahubert7450 I know how you feel 😭 we will get through this im on day 7 today :(

[@avahubert7450]

@@187_-_ViRus day 3, threw up earlier. this is the worst thing i’ve ever gone through LMAOOO glad there’s other people experiencing it with me. having trouble sleeping, can’t take the meds. this fr suckd

[@avahubert7450]

@@187_-_ViRus hey! how are u feeling!

[@Viikk785]

I’ve been told by my doc to eat crunchy foods asap

[@sofiamohamedahmed6026]

I’m on day 2 it’s so painful everytime I swallow anything, but the pain kind of reduces everyday

[@jmartinez7879]

1st day and I can’t even swallow my spit. The liquid Hydrocodone burns so bad I get tears. Have not eaten in 28 hours and had about one cup of water today and almost I bottle of Ensure.

[@juliasommer4969]

how are you now??

[@mitchieguerrero3925]

Watching this video makes me feel better because I'll get mine removed in a few days and I'm sooo scared... Some people said it took them more than a month to recover 🙄 Can you guys please tell me how long did it take you to fully recover???, i mean when you can go back to your normal life (activities)

[@Aminamohaa]

Am on my day 2 of recovery and it i am doing well just make sure you keep your throat hydrated

[@mitchieguerrero3925]

@@Aminamohaa Thank you for answering me!!... I'm Having mine removed on Friday😔 I'm still kinda scared But i know I'll be Ok 🙏🙏

[@emmaslife4037]

Hi! I had mine removed 8 days ok, and I’m feeling pretty good. My advice is to stay on top of pain relief to recover quicker and kill the pain. I had 5ml morphine every 4 to 6 hours and it worked! I would say day 3 to 4 are the most painful. If your scabs fall of within the first 4 to 5 days {like mine} the pain is gone by day 7 to 8. Make sure to eat soft foods and stay hydrated. Stay away from spicy foods and citrus things like lemons and orange juice, it burns! If you need more advice or curious about what happens or anything, reply with your question. I hope all goes well tomorrow and i wish you the best of luck!! X

[@mitchieguerrero3925]

@@emmaslife4037 Hi!!! Wow Thank you soo much for your advice!! That really help , I'm gonna be at the hospital at 6am tomorrow and it's gonna be my first going through all that but i know it's gonna worth it, I'm so glad you sent me that very positive message and it's the last one before the surgery ... i don't really have more questions for now. Thank you🙏

[@mitchieguerrero3925]

@@emmaslife4037 Hello, I'm on day 2... i was in pain and was very nauseous when i woke up this morning but i felt better after i took the medicines. I'm still trying my best to stay hydrated (lots of apple juice, Gatorade and electrolytes) Have you experienced bad breath during recovery?? I read comments where some people were saying that they had bad breath for a few days..

[@johnvaldivia4718]

Help! 😢 My taste buds are wayyyy off. Food dont taste good to me. Im on my 3rd week and i can taste salty stuff. Sweet stuff taste terrible. I can taste very few things or NO taste..please tell me things will get better.

[@sophiajohnson7410]

When will I be able to play the clarinet again?

[@idiotsandwich4912]

Probably after the full two weeks. Too much force from playing could open wounds. You’ll get there! I’m on day 4

[@saturn7739]

@@idiotsandwich4912 dang so we both on day 6 now glad I ain’t alone this sucks a lot

[@ashley-jw5zt]

i got mine on wednesday it hurts so much wish me luck it’s my 5th day

[@marcelalozano5790]

how is it going ? i wanna get mine out but im scared

[@haileyshaughnessy9225]

@@marcelalozano5790 only get them out if you HAVE TO. Im on day 5 right now and and the pain is unbearable

[@icedolan1263]

@@marcelalozano5790 hey! I know this is super late! But I'm on day 4! I currently got mine removed Thursday april 15th ! And I'm just gonna help with some tips! (If you get them or have gotten them removed) so everyone's pain tolerance is different of course but something everyone experiences after tonsillectomy is a sore throat, pain with swallowing, and ear, neck or jaw pain. So my tips my #1 tip is STAY HYDRATED!!! it may hurt SO MUCH to swallow but the pain will go down after taking pain meds and drinking like warm water. For me the 2nd day was the worst! But others experience the worst day is 3-4! But again everyone handles stuff differently! But we've got this! Good luck!

[@carlotadanayharmon3868]

I had turbinates and tonsillectomy talk about hard to swallow and all u taste is blood 🥺🙄

[@sarahnakhuda8569]

It's my day 1after surgery the pain is hell😭

[@icedolan1263]

Same:( my second day was the worst! The day after surgery. I'm currently on day 4 and I'm in sooo much pain to even take my pain medication :(

[@DUBAIVLOGSWITHAREEBA]

My 6 years old kid have 6 day😢 but he starting mid ni8 wakeup nd cant breath to much cry

[@brightonmoto2146]

could you tell me how many days after surgery i can start to smoke again? nobody and i mean nobody has covered this subject with a tonsillectomy

[@wristfroze]

I’m on day 8 rn i had a scare on the night of day 6 when I stopped breathing in my sleep to blood in my mouth so I went to the er, turns out I have a have a blood clot that stopped the cut from bleeding so nothing major but it was life shatteringly scary, not to mention if it was a more exposed cut bleeding out I would’ve had to get re cauterized and restart the 14 days all over again.

[@BonaganiMbatha_SA]

I once got my tonsillitis removed , age (10) and now I'm 18 and I have swelling on one side of the throat , and its been going on for 2 years now .

[@yacoubhijazeen9934]

Not to scare whomever is reading this comment, but please eat and drink lot of water days before surgery. You wont be able to eat and drink

[@187_-_ViRus]

If only I knew this before hand 😔

[@yacoubhijazeen9934]

@@187_-_ViRus I am sorry. I know its very painful

[@187_-_ViRus]

@@yacoubhijazeen9934 how long did it take you to fully recover and eat your favorite foods?

[@yacoubhijazeen9934]

@@187_-_ViRus honestly it took 3 weeks for me to start eating normal food, but still i was super careful. I wasted my entire med school break Christmas and new year. I hope that make you feel better about your situation lol

[@187_-_ViRus]

@@yacoubhijazeen9934 snap im starting to eat more food tho. I can eat 2 jello s

[@ooayssalarzai8889]

thank you sir from Pakistan

[@araceliolvera2402]

How long should I wait to smoke after the surgery ?

[@glitchysenpai977]

Omg how should I put this! It's my day 4 and it pains a lot. I've been eating icecream, bread soked in milk, and curd rice which is very softened. But it hurts while eating. But trust me guys it will be worthy. And I forgot to mention, my ear was also paining in the morning. Make sure to take painkiller or meds. I know we can do it. The more pain you bare the more strong you get.

[@joochanness_golcha3314]

i remember about on day 3 i was eating congee and start throwing out blackened blood clots... that was horrible and painful.. imagine throwing out while having fresh wound on your throat.. 😣.. but i would still say it worth it 😥..

[@ashleyabbey1702]

I had my tonsil and half my adenoids and I think I would rather deal with the tonsil stones, for the mere fact that I still feel like I have a scab stuck on one side of my tonsil. I went for my check up and she said everything looked good scabs are all gone. I was told give it time to heal come by for my 3 month check up and go from there. My question is??? Has this happened to anyone? After a month did it feel like something was stuck? Not in throat it feels like it's on my tonsil? If so how long did it last? Will it always feel like this. I'm kinda scared right now

[@mscrabboilladyprivatechef3679]

Just checking to see if any updates @ashleyabbey

[@rebeccaebeciljodi1637]

I'm so scared. 😭😭😭 I have to get mine removed on the 2nd of March...

[@lunathehusky2450]

Day 7 coming up soon, im so thirsty but scared to drink and choke and hurt my throat on water.

[@victorcamara2155]

Im on day 3, so far i've been keeping up with my pain meds and everything that I need to, sleeping with humidifier, and eating soft foods like chicken, broth, mash potatoes. I should mention that I also got a septoplasty for my deviated septum, so I have a clogged constantly bleeding nose that I can't breath out of so I have to constantly breathe through my mouth which doesn't help much. But I would say that the pain for me isn't really that bad (so far)

[@vanessadesmarets1020]

hi i’m on day 2 and it hurts so bad

[@goodlooking3941]

@@vanessadesmarets1020 me to

[@ariyann69]

Im having this exact surgery in a week, how long did it take to breathe with nose again after septoplasty? I am afraid to breathe with mouth only especially after having tonsilectomy because I heard that when it gets dry it hurts the most. Any tips? Thanks

[@victorcamara2155]

@@ariyann69 Gooooood luck bro XD, I think that I was breathing through my nose comfortably after a month? They put this splints in your nose that even after a couple weeks when you can start to squeeze air through them it is going to constantly feel clogged up or like something is covering them, They also put these dissolvable gauss in your nose that are very uncomfortable and feel like a massive bugger the whole time. But trust me when you start to properly do nasal rinses those are a huge relief because at first they suck because your nose is going to be swollen and hard for water to get in but once you get the rythm down you're going to see a lot of nasty stuff man.

[@merymaychiquillo7282]

Hi, Can I ask you? My 4years old boy got sick after 15days of tonsillectomy it is normal?

[@DianeJJ]

I'm on day 11 now and the pain is still constantly there but not as severe as the other days! I get to eat more stuff but the main concern is that my tongue from the middle toward the back still feels a little numb and my food taste has become BAD :( I'm not able to taste foods at this point.. it started ever since my surgery... and I'm so scared it might never come back :( anyone had this kind of experience? or having the same issue as me????

[@mabinkhan4397]

Bro did it came back ?

[@icedolan1263]

Yesssss. I'm currently on day 4! I've experienced that too :( I cant taste anything but other then that water helps with swelling and the bad breath a little bit!

[@indigestionfoo5346]

Doctor told me I could vape in moderation after surgury, is this true or is this slowing the process?

[@adot_mdot1958]

trust me don’t do it

[@Bandito81]

Im a month late but dude please tell me you didnt

[@indigestionfoo5346]

@@Bandito81 i did, but i recovered just fine haha, thanks

[@erikaguilar9673]

That should be the least of ur worries

[@braxtonbuffington5518]

I had my surgery 1 week ago today. I’m doing fine now. Still hurts a little to eat tho :(

[@hashikafrancis2155]

I have lost my taste I’m on my 10th day, is this normal, any food I eat taste different

[@ayinadistadese4352]

Hi my 3 years baby 8 days removed tonsil but he cant eat,he sik what shall i do?

[@Garettsfritz]

True true true!!!

[@keshavhurrynag9514]

Tramadol is the key! Im on day 4 , fcking painful it was this morning... my goodness, can slightly talk , also soecs of blood keeps coming out

[@callieh11h]

Having my tonsils out next week and I’m shocked I can’t even take multivitamins before!

[@distincttnt5461]

I’m getting mine taken out in about 5 hours🤣

[@callieh11h]

@@distincttnt5461 how did yours go? I’ve never been in more pain in my life

[@distincttnt5461]

@@callieh11h Really? I’ve not doing too bad. They gave me pain medication and i’ve been taking it every 4 hours so it’s not too bad for me. Just hard to eat /drink and cough. It also was hard to sallow the pain pill so i had to cut it up in 2 pieces 🤣

[@callieh11h]

@@distincttnt5461 my pain is HORRENDOUS. I’m getting my mum to call the doctors to ask for something stronger because i can’t drink water because it’s so bad.. even cocodamol is barely touching it

[@callieh11h]

@@distincttnt5461 have you been able to eat solids??? I can’t even eat soup every food is making me feel sick

[@polishedup6905]

I am having my out on Monday but I am asthmatic and I can't take ibuprofen would you recommend anything else I could take please

[@jjk8041]

your surgeon will give you narcotics (tylenol3, codiene, percs) you will not get ibuprofen

[@Gulzarsinghbhatt]

Its my 19 day and pain almost gone just have pain on my right side and also have sweeling on my tongue can someone help me for this tongue sweeling

[@ranjanashukla3046]

Hlo dr Sina.. highly appreciate the content here and the way you hv explained things..I hv a query ..plz do reply 🙏.. I hv tonsil stones prob which is chronic now.. sometimes it’s painful n other times just annoying..I hv been recommended tonsillectomy via traditional method as permanent cure to this.. plz guide as I’m scared to get tonsils removed even though I need it 🙏🙏🙏

[@Artiezzz]

Did u do tonsillectomy

[@ranjanashukla3046]

@@Artiezzz No I didn’t 😌.. after all the research I hv concluded tat tonsillectomy s not a good option for me at 43.. also there are recurrence chances of stones after surgery.. so now I’m taking dr batras homeopathic medicine for tonsil stones.. they keep the pain n irritation in check .. my stress levels are also managed

[@cosmicgyan6732]

@@ranjanashukla3046 Lol doctor Batra 😂😂 the worst thing u can do to your body is homeopathy it's literally a pseudo science it never works doctor Batra's is a scam doc

[@ranjanashukla3046]

@@cosmicgyan6732 oh is it 🙂… btw I finally got surgery n leading a peaceful life .. no more nasty tonsil stones

[@cosmicgyan6732]

@@ranjanashukla3046 Great I also got the surgery done recently, it hurts but it is the only solution.

[@dollsNcats]

Surgery is next month 🤦🏽‍♀️I’m nervous lol but I have also had jaw surgery and a c section so I’m hoping it’s fine 😭

[@laynayepez9185]

how was your recovery?

[@dollsNcats]

@@laynayepez9185 I won’t lie not good LOL. For me the worst was the taste in my mouth , everything tasted like vomit 🤮 pain was really really bad day 5-9 between those days I ended up in the ER due to severe dehydration because I kept throwing up from lack of water . I feel fine now lol and NOW it’s worth it 🤣

[@laynayepez9185]

@@dollsNcats aw that’s no good :( yeah yesterday was day 6 for me had to go to ER for fluids and today was even worse because of the scabbing omg so painful, this is probably the most painful recovery’s ever

[@dollsNcats]

@@laynayepez9185 yup 100 % how I was lol it will get better I promise 😭right now just SUCKS lol

[@mrmzau7592]

@@dollsNcats same with me, around day 4 I had to go to emergency department cos i was so dehydrated from not being able to drink anything

[@kuhlulavictory7227]

What happens to your voice and your singing voice/vocals

[@vanessagarcia8095]

Just had my tonsils and adenoids removed this morning. So far not in pain yet

[@carlotadanayharmon3868]

Got turbinates and tonsils and adenoids removed Wednesday how do u sleep idk how to sleep 🥺

[@mariparra7015]

I had mine Friday the 7th, my ears hurt at night and if I miss my ibuprofen dose it gets bad

[@vanessagarcia8095]

@@mariparra7015 I had mine Friday morning also and the days have been worse. Especially at night

[@mariparra7015]

@@vanessagarcia8095 omg I’m sorry I literally feel your pain right now, I spoke to my doctor and they said it gets bad day 5-7 because the scabs start to peel off and we are at more risk for bleeding so take it super easy, I’m literally just laying on my couch right now watching KZbin videos lol

[@vanessagarcia8095]

@@mariparra7015 yeah that's what I've been reading and the days get worse. I think what's really bothering me is my uvula it's so swollen 😕

[@joochanness_golcha3314]

i lost 7 kilos with tonsilitis because eating was work when suffering with this tonsilitis.... 😪

[@wombocombojabelers5547]

Much Better

[@wombocombojabelers5547]

that Bad breath Is Fucking Worse Everytime I Can Smell May Mouth is So Fucking Bad

[@joochanness_golcha3314]

@@wombocombojabelers5547 urghh thats bad

[@Bigbirdyboy1]

@@wombocombojabelers5547 did you lose sense of taste too as well as the bad smell? I’m on day 8 and I can eat most things but no spice, citrus etc but other than that I’m relatively ok compared to what I’ve seen people say

[@wombocombojabelers5547]

@@Bigbirdyboy1 nope Only Bad smell Ughhhhhhhh That's Fucking Grosss

[@ooayssalarzai8889]

can we talk in recovery stage ..... ?

[@shaneharris43]

When can I smoke my weed?!!!! It's day 23 for me and I smoked a blunt last night. It felt weird 😂. I just don't want to get an infection and I'm scared that's the tingly feeling I feel, but I don't feel any pain

[@mr_fabulous_mua3287]

I made edibles so I can have extra pain relief and help sleeping

[@shaneharris43]

I did edibles and drinkables 😂😂 it's nothing like the flower 💐🍃😤💚

[@minioreos2976]

i smoked 5 days after i got my tonsils out O-O

[@jordyanpatterson3980]

THIS IS MY QUESTION EVERYWHERE I LOOK TRIES TO TELL ME TO STOP SMOKING OR ASKS IF I NEED HELP LIKE NO I DONT NEED HELP I WANT TO SMOKE

[@shaneharris43]

@@jordyanpatterson3980 CTFU

[@sophiakrist3938]

What about when your breastfeeding

[@adinashaina9977]

Docs should tell potentials that they gonna want to have a humidifier! I'm in a freaking desert and high af on anesthesia..not going shopping for anything that I may need.

[@glorifyutopia9492]

Thank you that was helpful I had the surgery 6 days ago but after 3 days i feel pain around my ears and tang difficulty swallowing even water also. My Dr gave me antibiotic and pain relief drug called volt fast (NOVARTIS) so when will be the hole pain gone?? I don't have any bleeding when i saw it on the mirror my throat area covers with white and black things is it normal? I need your quick answer pls Dr

[@stresslesswithbri]

I just had mine done on the 22nd, is that when yours was? So the white and black is normal that's what my doctor told me. The white is scabbing and the black is from when they cauterized to stop bleeding. This has been painful for me I'm on day 8 going on 9 now, how is yours going?

[@lucianofrangai9549]

@@stresslesswithbri how did it go? I got mine out like 5 days ago and still hurts can barely swallow water haven't eating in 5 days... when did ur pain go away?

[@stresslesswithbri]

@@lucianofrangai9549 Hey, so to be honest it was the worst!! I was exactly in your spot. It's totally normal so don't freak out, because I did lol. I could barely sip anything which was a pain, but take small sips I know it will hurt trust me😫 I'm so sorry, it will get better, I promise, don't rush anything, let it take its course and give it the full 2 weeks or more depending on your recovery. For food I was able to get down angel hair pasta, like the pasta roni in the boxes the parmesan cheese kind I loved and it was easy to get down, but any kind may work, it doesn't hurt to try, or just angel hair and make your own at home. The pain was worse for me around day 5, 6, and 7. It may vary on everyone, but just keep counting down the days, sooner or later it will be friggen over with. I feel for you, because I was going crazy and miserable. Try to get an Ice pack and wrap it in a scarf or something or even a long sleeve shirt wrap it in there and tie either the scarf or shirt around your head and having the ice pack going around under your chin and around your jaw area. Have water by your bed always even though I know it hurts, hydrating helps the process, just small sips that's what I had to do, don't try to drink apple juice, orange juice, anything acidic, everything burned me even water... ugh, but I had to force the small sips of water and I would hold my face when I swallowed. I also had to have a spit cup near me all the time, my mouth kept filling with saliva all night and day sometimes, I know gross 😫 Take your meds, if you take the pain meds they gave you set your alarm for every 3-4 hours whatever they told you to do, and set it right before the time and take it right before the pain comes back to prevent more pain. Otherwise when you're already in pain it may take longer for the meds to kick in. If you chose not to take the pain meds, I was told to switch ibuprofen and tylenol every 3-4 hours, so I would do tylenol, then 3-4 hours later ibuprofen then 3-4 hours later tylenol, and repeat. If you have any more questions ask away. I'm trying to think of everything, but I may have missed some info.

[@lucianofrangai9549]

@@stresslesswithbri gotcha I appreciate u taking the time to answer. I counted and today I'm on day 7 feels a bit better I was able to eat some poutine lol, last question I feel my uvula always touching my tongue is that because of the surgery so it could be a little swollen and then it'll go back to normal or??

[@stresslesswithbri]

@@lucianofrangai9549 Ofcourse 😊 actually that is normal since it is swollen. I was actually warned about that, but mine never got swollen. That should be completely normal though, and should definitely stop happening once the swollenness goes down.

[@keoniaburns2626]

It's still hard for me to swallow or eat what should I do?

[@chaveznury]

make sure u take ur meds every 4 hrs before the pain kicks in. just got my surgery today

[@keoniaburns2626]

Nury so my recovery is complete. But I could NOT swollow. My pain level wasn't bad at all. I just need something to drink to stay hydrated. I feel it all depends how you can handle pain.

[@mitchieguerrero3925]

@@keoniaburns2626 How long did it take you to feel 100% ???

[@cxkliz7140]

I keep spitting out phlegm every time I swallow water what should I do

[@amberx6960]

Currently on day 2/3.... Im in so much pain and feel like I have to vomit all the time. Everything I 'eat' makes me nauseous, except icewater. I can't even take my pain meds right because taking them makes me puke, and all the slime in my throat only makes things worst.. :( Does anyone have any tips on the slime? water doesn't do it for me :(

[@kadeniskool]

currently having the same issue, what was your solution?

[@rajeshsetha3350]

After Tonsilacomy why salivary with bleeding

[@icedolan1263]

If your asking why the blood is in the saliva. I have the answer. I'm on day 4 currently and my doctor told me it's because as the scabs fall off there is minor bleeding